Patrick Bristow (born September 26, 1962) is an American actor, comedian and director. He is best known for playing Peter Barnes on ''

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'' (1994-1998), and Patrick on ''

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'' (2005-2008), and for the film ''

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'' (2013).

Life and career

Bristow was born in Los Angeles. He appeared as Peter on ''

''. His TV guest-star roles include ''

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''s "

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", his recurring role as the Machiavellian Troy on ''

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'', and

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's choreographer on ''

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''. He has also guest-starred on ''

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'', ''

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'', '' CSI'', '' The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman'', ''

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'', ''

Head Case ''Head Case'' is an American sitcom starring Alexandra Wentworth as Dr. Elizabeth Goode, a therapist who treats Hollywood stars. Celebrities appear on the show as themselves. The show ran for three seasons, airing on the Starz TV Network, Wednes ...

'', ''

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'', and the animated series ''

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'' and ''

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''. Bristow appeared as himself in episodes of both the UK and U.S. versions of the improvisational show ''

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'' and on "Celebrity Apprentice." He is the stage show director and host for the Jim Henson Company's ''

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'', which combines comedic improvisation with puppetry, and which he co-created with Brian Henson. Bristow has been nominated for a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, a Los Angeles Stage Alliance

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, and took home a Back Stage West Garland Award for originating the role of Bob in ''The Breakup Notebook: The Lesbian Musical'', which received the 2006

for World Premiere Musical. His live show, ''Stuffed and Unstrung'', was also nominated for a Drama Desk award in 2010 in the category of "Unique Theatrical Experience." Bristow is also an alumnus of

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, where he still occasionally performs improvisation comedy. His film work includes '' Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery'' as a tour guide at Virtucon, the cult camp-classic ''

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'', '' So I Married an Axe Murderer'', '' The Longest Yard'', '' The Twilight of the Golds'', ''

Jimmy and Judy ''Jimmy and Judy'' is a 2006 independent film starring Rachael Bella as Judy and Edward Furlong as Jimmy. It is written and directed by Randall K. Rubin and Jon Schroder. The film was shot on hand-held video in the Cinéma vérité style. Plo ...

'', and ''

''. In 2010, he appeared off-Broadway at the Union Square Theatre as director and stage host of the revamped "Puppet Up", renamed "Stuffed and Unstrung" (co-created with Brian Henson) for its New York debut.

Personal life

A Los Angeles native, Bristow is the third child of former performers Frank Bristow and Patricia O'Kane. Coupled since 1994, Bristow resides in L.A. with his husband Andrew Nicastro, the former director of global production for

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. The two were married in April 2010 in a ceremony in

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, attended by friends and family.

Filmography

References

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